Full Breakdown
Gonzaga Secures 14th Consecutive Victory Against San Francisco
1/25/2026, 11:58:37 AM
Game Overview
On Saturday night, No. 8 Gonzaga University achieved a narrow 68-66 victory over the University of San Francisco, marking their 14th consecutive win of the season and extending their winning streak against the Dons to 34 games. The game took place in Spokane, Washington, where Gonzaga improved its record to 21-1 overall and 9-0 in the West Coast Conference.
Key Performers
Jalen Warley led Gonzaga with 19 points, while Davis Fogle contributed 15 points and secured a crucial rebound in the final moments of the game. Tyon Grant-Foster also added 15 points for the Bulldogs. The team played without its two leading scorers for the third consecutive game: Braden Huff, who averages 17.8 points per game, is sidelined with a knee injury, and Graham Ike, averaging 18 points per game, is expected to return soon from an ankle injury.
For San Francisco, Legend Smiley scored 18 points, and Ryan Beasley added 14 points. The Dons, now 13-9 overall and 5-4 in the conference, have not defeated Gonzaga since 2012, with their last victory in Spokane dating back to 1989.
Game Highlights
Gonzaga started strong, opening the game with a 12-0 run. San Francisco struggled initially, missing its first eight field goal attempts before scoring with a 3-pointer from Tyrone Riley. The Dons managed to close the gap to 26-21 by hitting four 3-pointers in the first half, but Gonzaga responded with a 10-4 run, leading 36-25 at halftime.
In the second half, San Francisco made a strong push, hitting six 3-pointers early on, including three from Smiley, narrowing Gonzaga's lead to 53-47. Despite this, Gonzaga regained momentum, with Grant-Foster's basket and a late 3-pointer extending their lead to 67-57. The Dons fought back, with Vukasin Masic hitting two 3-pointers to bring the score to 68-66 with 30 seconds remaining. However, a last-second attempt by Junjie Wang fell short, and Fogle secured the rebound as time expired.
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, San Francisco will play at Santa Clara on Wednesday, while Gonzaga is set to host rival Saint Mary's next Saturday.
Official Statements & Responses
Gonzaga's performance has been noted as resilient, especially given the absence of key players. The coaching staff emphasized the team's ability to adapt and maintain their winning streak despite injuries.
Criticism & Opposition
Some analysts have pointed out that Gonzaga's reliance on three-point shooting could be a vulnerability, especially as they face tougher opponents in the coming weeks. Critics suggest that the Bulldogs need to diversify their offensive strategies to sustain their success.
